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Association of physical activity and sedentary behavior with type 2 diabetes and glycemic traits: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study

Christa Meisinger, Jakob Linseisen, Michael F. Leitzmann, Hansjörg Baurecht, Sebastian E. Baumeister

BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care · 2020

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Summary

Based on these results, genetically predicted objectively measured average or vigorous physical activity and sedentary behavior is not associated with type 2 diabetes risk or with glycemic traits in the general population. Further research is required to deepen the understanding of the biological pathways of physical activity.

Source type
Peer-reviewed study
DOI
10.1136/bmjdrc-2020-001896
Catalogue ID
SNmois7zgk-h5gamv
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